The killings put Newark's homicide count over 100 for 2013, the first year since 2006 the city has reached that mark. Residents and community leaders have been rallying for an end to the violence, pushing for more police on the streets and talking about neighborhood patrols.

The shooter, whose name was not released, now faces up to 40 years in prison. But prosecutors say juveniles are sentenced to what is called an "indeterminate term," meaning the parole board can release the boy when it determines he is rehabilitated.